Not a lot new here but a nice diversion for either a rainy or snowy day. Judge Thomas Bailey suffers a status seeking wife and is consumed by his career as a judge. When an opportunity to disappear presents itself, Bailey ends up in California where he finds his locus once again; and also Ann Southern. But a renewed Bailey has to head back to Boston to rewrite a bad decision, divorce his wife, and return to the warm embrace of California and, of course, Ann Southern. I believe most recently this theme was well explored in Castaway with Tom Hanks and "Wilson" standing in for Ann Southern. This film ends with a clear adult choice for the judge however whereas we can only anticipate a more romantic conclusion to Hank's adventures.
Review of The Judge Steps Out
